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Originally Posted by shr7
Maybe as simple as covering your mouth and nose with a mask/scarf?
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Was thinking that, but it seemed so preposterously simple, I refrained from doing so.
Also, in my diverse clinical experience I have seen men who were otherwise healthy as oxen begin to present with abnormal s/s due to various environmental stimulations, whether it be from elevated physical output, pollen,...whatever you can think of...wind up being sent to the hospital with either severe palpatations (which later was diagnosed as CVA/Tri-geminy and was cleared only by a cardiologist), bronchiospasms causing dizziness and syncope, and sudden onset anaphylxis from unknown etiology, etc. so I'm just trying to cover every option of which I can think.
I do appreciate the discussion as to the chemical based relations of the antagonist to the pt on a cellular level, as well as the intervention of properly administered medications in order to either reverse or temporarily halt said chemical reaction(s).
Also, remember that many soldiers develop various medical 'problems' throughout their career, just as civilians do as they grow older...we're not immune to our genetic make-up or the things around us any more than anyone else, so I can say that I know several soldiers on Atenolol, Lisinopril, HCTZ, Flomax and even Glyburide and Metformin. As long as they can continue to function regarding their daily duties they're good to go. They are simply monitored more closely by their MD's than other soldiers, and if the condition becomes more problematic they will face a medical board to determine their retention worthiness.
As for the medications carried in the field...It depends on the competence of the medic and the trust level the PA or MD has in said medic.
I personally carry Proventil, Albuterol, Allegra-D tabs, Benadryl injectibles, epi-pen x2, Toradol, Glucagon pen, Phenergan for nausea or sedation, just as starters for the more serious oriented issues. We're limited by space because in the field we're more likely to see some kind of trauma than anything else, but other issues do arise.
Not to make light, but we're all one big chemistry set and anything can set us off at any time.
Thanks for all the input. Great thread! Keep it going. I actually learned some things today.
Cheers!
Mick